Ekaterina Zhileva
1894–1987 (age 93)
Biography
Ekaterina Zhileva devoted herself to teaching with a belief in the transformative power of education and the promise of every child. Her classroom was a space of patience, curiosity, and encouragement, where young minds were guided to question boldly and to care deeply for one another.
Zhileva’s colleagues remember her as a steady supporter of both students and fellow educators, always ready with a kind word or thoughtful advice. Her legacy lives on in the generations of learners she inspired to pursue knowledge responsibly and compassionately.